"العالم الافتراضي" (Al-[SQ]ālam al-[SQ]iftirāḍī) translates to "the virtual world" in English. It refers to a simulated environment, typically interactive, that exists within a computer or computer network. This can encompass a wide range of things, including :

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ألعاب الفيديو:

Video games, which are perhaps the most common example of a virtual world.
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ميتافيرس:

The metaverse, a more encompassing concept referring to a persistent, shared, 3D virtual world.
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الواقع الافتراضي (VR):

Virtual reality, which uses technology to create immersive and interactive experiences.
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الواقع المعزز (AR):

Augmented reality, which overlays digital information onto the real world.
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الشبكات الاجتماعية الافتراضية:

Virtual social networks, online communities where people interact with each other through avatars or other representations.
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العوالم الافتراضية التعليمية:

Educational virtual worlds, used for training, simulation, or interactive learning.


The term is broad and its specific meaning depends on the context.